employ

²em·ploy

noun \im-ˈplȯi, ˈim-ˌ, ˈem-ˌ\

Definition of EMPLOY

1

a : use, purpose b : occupation, job

2

: the state of being employed <in the city's employ>

Examples of EMPLOY

1. <while you're under our employ, you can't do outside work for our competitors>

First Known Use of EMPLOY

1666

Related to EMPLOY

Synonyms: hire, employment, engagement

Antonyms: joblessness, nonemployment, unemployment

Related Words: appointment, assignment, conscription, enlistment, recruitment; incumbency, tenure; occupation, place, position, post, situation, work

Near Antonyms: boot, discharge, dismissal, firing, removal, sack, severance; demotion, suspension; furlough, layoff, leave, liberty, retirement

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite